Persian Miniatures: Shiraz Hunting Scene
Persian Miniatures: Shiraz Hunting Scene, Circa 1580
Shiraz Hunting Scene, Circa 1580
Creator Probably Shiraz, circa 1580 AD
Gouache heightened with gold on paper, a leaf from a manuscript of poetry, a bearded horseman shoots an arrow at a lion attacking an onager with spectators in the background, mounted on card with calligraphic and coloured margins, outer border of gold illumination
Folio 11 x 9in. (32.8 x 22.8cm.)